Hungarian Lentil Soup

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This a Hungarian-based lentil soup recipe. It is a tradition to eat lentils on New Year's Day to symbolize money coming your way for the new year.

Submitted by Gabriella

Updated on February 4, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, cubed
3 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon paprika
7 cups chicken stock
3 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
1 ½ cups lentils - soaked, rinsed and drained
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white wine
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Heat oil in a large stockpot. Sauté onions until they are glossy. Stir in carrots, celery, garlic, and paprika, and sauté for 10 minutes.
Stir in chicken stock, tomatoes, lentils, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then add wine and bring the mixture to a boil. Slowly reduce the heat and cook for 1 hour on low to medium heat; or until lentils are tender.
Sprinkle soup with Parmesan and parsley before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258	Calories
6g	Fat
34g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 1278mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 14g	49%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 14g	28%
Vitamin C 21mg	24%
Calcium 114mg	9%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 747mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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